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Well junior, to start with.....you're on a rant throwing out fragmented data which you say encompasses an entire region which most of us grown-ups know isn't the case. Most of your argument seems focused on a higher cost of living and poor living conditions in some areas which would seem to indicate you're not making a decent living, are enraged because you can't afford the nicer areas and as a result decide to torch the whole region as "unlivable" because of your experiences. I highly recommend you move out to somewhere down in the Sunbelt for one of the many $12 an hour jobs and see how your tune changes in a few years once you've grown up and had your reality check.
Well Im a liittle busy going to college and working two jobs too address this post right now but dont worry, I will soon .
And yet, even Philly has a substantially higher cost of living than cities like Houston and Atlanta.
It's probably time to debunk the conventional wisdom that Philly is a "cheap" place to live. Philly is inexpensive for a major city on the east coast. Housing is considerably more expensive than our former home in Houston, and day-to-day expenses are also higher. We looked at cities on both coasts prior to making our move. In terms of cost of living, we found real estate prices in Philly to be roughly comparable to those in Seattle, if that offers a reference point for anyone. If someone is moving here from the sunbelt, don't think you'll find "fire sale" prices - be prepared for sticker shock.
Seems like you didn't live in Philly long enough to actually see the city. Sure, some places are less than pristine (the ride from the airport to Center City is not something the tourism bureau would publicize). But really, a dump? I think not. University City, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mt. Airy, E. Oak Lane, Society Hill, among others are beautiful areas on a par architecturally and aesthetically with any neighborhood in the nation. The park system is enormous, and takes lets people take advantage of the river on a scale that few American cities can rival. To generalize an entire city based on your obviously limited exposure to it does Philly an injustice.
Over 30 years for me. You do make valid points about some of the old neighborhoods, I concede. I loved Philly in the 70's and 80's-- not so much in the 90's and 00's. Worked there professionally in the day and with a band at night. Im pretty sure I saw many aspects of Philly. This is what Im basing my opinion on. This is CD, many people will disagree with everyones opinion--mine are not meant to offend--just another opinion. I go back regularly to visit family and never get overcome with sentimentality like if I visit any of the other places I lived. Only "lemme outta here" .
Sort of an unscientific gauge for this old man
Well junior, to start with.....you're on a rant throwing out fragmented data which you say encompasses an entire region which most of us grown-ups know isn't the case. Most of your argument seems focused on a higher cost of living and poor living conditions in some areas which would seem to indicate you're not making a decent living, are enraged because you can't afford the nicer areas and as a result decide to torch the whole region as "unlivable" because of your experiences. I highly recommend you move out to somewhere down in the Sunbelt for one of the many $12 an hour jobs and see how your tune changes in a few years once you've grown up and had your reality check.
Fragmented data huh?
I work 60 hrs a week and go to school part time but I need a reality check. I have my own apartment my own car my own everything but Im not grown yet.
Im getting ready to start a business but whatever Im not grown.
It has nothing to o with what can afford and cant afford
Since yourb so much older then me then you must know what objective facts and statement are and what subjective facts and statements are.
Here are some interesting objective facts about the "wonderul northeast"
Hartford the capitol city of ct is one of the poorest cities in america.
New York citys col of is almost twice as expensive then national average.
Philedelpha is filled with murder crimes
New york, new jersey, massachusetts have the highest taxes in the nation
Connecticut is number 1.
Connecticut has no oceans, no good mountains and very poor recreational activities.
Fragmented data huh?
I work 60 hrs a week and go to school part time but I need a reality check. I have my own apartment my own car my own everything but Im not grown yet.
Im getting ready to start a business but whatever Im not grown.
It has nothing to o with what can afford and cant afford
Since yourb so much older then me then you must know what objective facts and statement are and what subjective facts and statements are.
Here are some interesting objective facts about the "wonderul northeast"
Hartford the capitol city of ct is one of the poorest cities in america.
New York citys col of is almost twice as expensive then national average.
Philedelpha is filled with murder crimes
New york, new jersey, massachusetts have the highest taxes in the nation
Connecticut is number 1. Connecticut has no oceans, no good mountains and very poor recreational activities.
I could go on for pages why the northeast sucks.
Your post is too tiring to address (really), however one little snippet is too good to pass up. Let's just say you pull out a map, try and find Connecticut on it, then look to the right (east) and notice the area of pale blue that borders it. Can you identify it?
Well junior, to start with.....you're on a rant throwing out fragmented data which you say encompasses an entire region which most of us grown-ups know isn't the case. Most of your argument seems focused on a higher cost of living and poor living conditions in some areas which would seem to indicate you're not making a decent living, are enraged because you can't afford the nicer areas and as a result decide to torch the whole region as "unlivable" because of your experiences. I highly recommend you move out to somewhere down in the Sunbelt for one of the many $12 an hour jobs and see how your tune changes in a few years once you've grown up and had your reality check.
Fragmented data huh?
I work 60 hrs a week and go to school part time but I need a reality check. I have my own apartment my own car my own everything but Im not grown yet.
Im getting ready to start a business but whatever Im not grown.
It has nothing to o with what can afford and cant afford
Since yourb so much older then me then you must know what objective facts and statement are and what subjective facts and statements are.
Here are some interesting objective facts about the "wonderul northeast"
Hartford the capitol city of ct is one of the poorest cities in america.
New York citys col of is almost twice as expensive then national average.
Philedelpha is filled with murder crimes
New york, new jersey, massachusetts have the highest taxes in the nation
Connecticut is number 1.
Connecticut has no oceans, no good mountains and very poor recreational activities.
I could go on for pages why the northeast sucks.
There is more to the northeast then the major cities and your right CT does suck. nothing good about that state, I too grew up there, couldnt wait to leave. but that doesnt mean the entire northeast sucks...
Philedelphia is a dump with a higher cost of living then those cities, thats not a good thing.
Except that neighborhoods where cost-of-living is high are far from a "dump." Have you heard of a concept called "supply and demand?" Clearly there are enough people wanting to live there to drive real estate prices to the level that they are.
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